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Trader Joe’s Slow Cooker Spicy Mediterranean Chicken

Published on August 01, 2026
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Trader Joe’s Slow Cooker Spicy Mediterranean Chicken
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 4 mins
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4 Servings

The moment I discovered Trader Joe’s zhoug sauce, my life changed for the better. Have you tried it? It’s not for the faint of heart, but if you can handle the heat, I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love just as quickly as I did. The Yemeni sauce is a blend of cilantro, jalapeño, red chili flakes, garlic, cardamom, and cumin. It’s spicy and savory, with a nice warming note from the ground spices. Here, it’s paired with chicken, roasted peppers, and olives for an easy, colorful slow cooker meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) container Trader Joe's Zhoug Sauce
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds total)
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar Trader Joe's Fire-Roasted Red & Yellow Peppers, drained and torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar Trader Joe's Jumbo Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives, drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Cooked rice or orzo pasta, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour half of the zhoug sauce into the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker
  2. Nestle the chicken breasts into the sauce in a single layer
  3. Place the roasted peppers and olives evenly over the chicken
  4. Pour the remaining sauce and water over the top
  5. Cover and cook on the LOW setting until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 hours
  6. Serve over orzo or rice, if using

Recipe Stats

  • Aug 01, 2026
  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 4 mins
  • Servings: 4 Servings
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